Meet Jaime Brown DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STRATEGIST

Weare excited to introduce our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategist, Jaime Brown. Jaime (pronounced like “Jamaica” without the “ca”) joined the city last September and brings with her extensive knowledge and experience from the private sector and academia. In her role as DEI Strategist, Jaime works closely with city leadership and community partners to develop and implement trainings, programs, and activities that ensure Concord remains a vibrant community where everyone feels they are valued and belong.

Prior to joining the City of Concord, Jaime worked as a DEI/Employee Experience Consultant for nonprofit and corporate clients, and worked in higher education to connect students and staff to opportunities that enhanced their experiences. She is also an Adjunct Instructor, teaching personal branding and professional discernment courses at Georgetown University, where she is simultaneously finishing her MBA.

Jaime works with city leaders, coworkers, and community partners to develop internal employee DEI programs and training. All city employees are currently required to complete at least one DEI training each year.

In speaking about why she’s excited to be part of Team Concord, Jaime expressed enthusiasm and a desire to elevate employee experiences through DEI initiatives:

“We spend a lot of time at work so I want people to be seen, heard, and valued during their time here. Additionally, I value the impact this role can have in the community through uplifting the 1,200 city employees and through my own efforts due to my level of care and connection to customers, residents, and other key stakeholders.

I welcome this opportunity as a reciprocal learning experience. I want to share my knowledge with the team and community broadly, and look forward to connecting with folks to absorb information from them.”

Jaime also serves as the liaison to the Concord United Committee, which was established by City Council to examine racial inequities within city departments, programs, policies and procedures. The Committee presented its first annual report to City Council last September. The report included a summary of their work and recommendations on affordable housing, and their ongoing efforts surrounding public transit. Jaime is actively working with the committee to facilitate the continuation of this important work.

A New Jersey native, Jaime currently resides in Cabarrus County with her fiancé and son. She enjoys exploring the area through art, food, and culture. She earned her Master’s from New York University and her Bachelor’s from Rutgers University. She is also a certified yoga instructor with a trauma-informed certification and runs outdoor fitness series in her home area of Mercer County, NJ. •